Recent developments on Thai social media underscore a growing shift in sentiments in segments of the Thai pro-democracy movement. Instead of pressing for political change, they have displayed a growing — and worrying — sense of hopelessness.
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The Mekong River Ecosystem in Crisis: ASEAN Cannot be a Bystander
Despite being the premier regional organisation in Southeast Asia, ASEAN remains a bystander in the imminent collapse of the Mekong River ecosystem. The successful mainstreaming of transboundary haze pollution in ASEAN’s legal and institutional frameworks are instructive for invigorating ASEAN’s engagement in the Mekong issues.
Book Review: A Cheery Optimism About Asia’s Rise and Its Future
The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict and Culture in the 21st Century by Parag Khanna is about the rise of Asia, its future prospects and its complex relationship with the West. Notwithstanding occasional analytical lapses, it is an engaging read with many rich vignettes of information and interesting observations.
In Conversation with Parag Khanna
In this inaugural episode of Dialogues at Fulcrum, William Choong, Managing Editor of Fulcrum, sits down with Parag Khanna to discuss his book, “The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict and Culture in the 21st Century”.
Lost in the Shuffle: Research and Innovation in Indonesia
The Jokowi administration’s recent reshuffling of ministries complicates research and innovation policy.
Thailand’s Senate: Why 2021 Demonstrators Want it Reformed
The protest movement’s progressive political reform agenda requires an elected Senate, or no Senate.
No-Confidence Motion in Thailand: Dissension Within and Without
The recent no-confidence vote by the opposition in Thailand’s parliament shows that the ruling coalition is being riled by internal conflict.
For India, Miles to Go to Reengage Southeast Asia
The latest State of Southeast Asia Survey presents a sobering picture for India. New Delhi has its work cut out for it if it wants to engage the region more.
Covid-19 in Malaysia: Maladies & Misinformation
Fake news and the incessant jockeying for political power is complicating Malaysia’s battle against the coronavirus.
Cyberspace: Vietnam’s Next Propaganda Battleground?
Keeping control of the cyber-space floodgates while not alienating the social media savvy youth is difficult.